Spanish Style Sauteed Mushrooms

I LOVE mushrooms!!! They enhance the flavor of any meal and they’re so healthy. I was in mushroom heaven when I visited the mushroom vendor LA Funghi at my local farmer’s market. The booth was displaying strange and unusual varieties of edible mushrooms. I purchased a mixed bag and that inspired me to create a recipe for Spanish StyleSauteed Mushrooms. In the picture below I used a combination of Maitake and Oyster mushrooms but you can use any type you want as long as they aren’t poisoned or hallucinogenic. LOL

Other mushrooms are medicinal. According to various studies, Maitake Mushrooms help you boost your immune system, reduce blood sugar levels, aid in lowering blood pressure, encourage weight loss, and help to both prevent and fight cancer.

Maitake Mushrooms

Here’s a shot of the mushroom stall where I found those fabulous mushrooms.

LA Funghi mushroom stall at the Calabasas Farmer’s Market

Mushroom Tips

It’s important when sauteing mushrooms to make sure your oil is hot.

Slightly sear them for only a minute or two. Searing adds to the flavor.

Grapeseed oil not only adds anti-oxidants but is also more resistant to high heat than olive oil.

To store mushrooms, place them in a paper bag and pop them in the fridge.

The sherry in the recipe below gives this dish Spanish flair and makes a great tapas dish. It makes me wish I were back in Spain.

Not all mushrooms are edible and may cause sickness or even death if ingested. Please be wary of the source of where you purchase or obtain your mushrooms. To be extra careful, purchase common mushrooms from reliable grocery stores such as white buttons, or Crimini. Leave those Magic Mushrooms back in the 1970s.

What are your favorite types of mushrooms? Please leave a comment below and let us know.

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